ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)
The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications can cause this adverse reaction?
Donepezil is a medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and does not typically cause urinary retention.
Scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug, can cause urinary retention. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps to contract the bladder muscles and relax the urinary sphincters to allow urination.
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. It does not typically cause urinary retention.
Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and does not typically cause urinary retention.
Choice A rationale:
Donepezil is a medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and does not typically cause urinary retention.
Choice B rationale:
Scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug, can cause urinary retention. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps to contract the bladder muscles and relax the urinary sphincters to allow urination.
Choice C rationale:
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. It does not typically cause urinary retention.
Choice D rationale:
Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and does not typically cause urinary retention.